Two other customers, a 19-year-old man and 15-year-old girl, were also arrested for allegedly helping share a 10-second clip that showed him placing a soy sauce bottle in his mouth.The firm said in a statement: “Such inconsiderate action ... shakes the foundations of the relationship of trust we have built with our customers, and we sincerely hope that broad knowledge that such actions are a crime will prevent others from engaging in such behaviour.
This week Choshimaru, which operates outlets in the greater Tokyo area, said it was halting its conveyor belts, weeks after Sushiro, the market leader, said its sushi would be delivered only via an “express lane” to customers who order via touchscreen devices, making it harder for other diners to tamper with food.